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Refraction Innovation Hub
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For over a decade, the nonprofit Refraction Innovation Hub has provided customized support to early stage tech startups, accelerating economic growth and innovation in NoVA—and beyond > www.refraction.one.
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📣 Did you miss this week's free coworking and career support day at Refraction?

Then register for next week's #ResourceTuesdays event to take advantage of:

✅ FREE coworking space and networking (9am-5pm)
✅ FREE career mentoring

REGISTER: zurl.co/azoTy
🚨 Congratulations to Hupside on the upcoming launch of National Original Intelligence Week (Jan. 5-9, 2026) and its OI Challenge!

Interested in learning more about your own OIQ and the edge you have over AI? Check out the link in the comments ⤵️

#TheCenterOfInNOVAtion
December 18, 2025 at 9:56 PM
🚀 Are you a founder ready to turn your idea into a scalable business?

Join Refraction — NOVA’s award-winning innovation hub in Tysons. Get workspace, mentorship, and the connections you need to grow.

Get started today: zurl.co/jAkxj

#TheCenterOfInNOVAtion #startups
December 18, 2025 at 9:20 PM
🚀 Join us for the next Refraction AI Exchange on Jan 8!

FREE all-day access for AI founders, investors, and ecosystem builders:
✅ High-value networking
✅ AI-focused programming

📅 Jan 8 | 9am–8pm
📍 Tysons, VA
🔗 Registration link in comments

#TheCenterOfInNOVAtion
December 18, 2025 at 7:56 PM
⏰ Happening today! Refraction's Community Tuesday — our FREE coworking and career day for job seekers and entrepreneurs!

✅ AI Resume Support
✅ Startup Mentoring & Support

📍 Tysons, VA | 9 am–5 pm
🔗 Registration link in comments

#CommunityTuesdays
#TheCenterOfInNOVAtion
December 16, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Have you registered yet for the Big Idea CONNECTpreneur Holiday Breakfast & Pitch Extravaganza?

🎤 Startup pitches
🤝 Founders and investors
🎄 Holiday networking

📅 Dec 16 | 8–12 ET
📍 Tysons, VA

🔗 Register: zurl.co/1sv12

#TheCenterOfInNOVAtion #CONNECTpreneur
December 15, 2025 at 9:00 PM
🚨 Congratulations to Prismm CEO Martha Underwood on an incredible run of milestones!

Prismm recently secured a $1M Delaware grant and was featured in Inc. Magazine for building a high-impact company amid economic uncertainty: zurl.co/doVDN

#TheCenterOfInNOVAtion
December 15, 2025 at 8:23 PM
🚀 Are you a founder ready to turn your idea into a scalable business?

Join Refraction — NOVA’s award-winning innovation hub in Tysons. Get workspace, mentorship, and the connections you need to grow.

Get started today: zurl.co/jAkxj

#TheCenterOfInNOVAtion #startups
December 11, 2025 at 12:56 PM
⏰ Just two days left!

Join us on for Sparkworks Collective's next FREE hybrid "AI Lunch and Learn" program.

Take a moment to secure your seat ⬇️

📅 Thurs, Dec. 11
🕛 12 – 1 pm (Eastern)
📍 Refraction (Tysons) or Zoom
🧷 Registration link in comments

#TheCenterOfInNOVAtion
December 9, 2025 at 9:00 PM
⏳ Just TWO days until the launch of the Refraction AI Exchange!

FREE all-day access for AI founders and investors:
• High-value networking
• AI-focused lunchtime program
• Evening AI panel discussion

📅 Dec. 11 | 9am–8pm
📍 Tysons, VA
🔗 Link in comments

#AIExchange
December 9, 2025 at 3:02 PM
⏰ Happening today! Refraction's Community Tuesday — our FREE coworking and career day for job seekers and entrepreneurs!

✅ AI Resume Support
✅ Startup Mentoring & Support

📍 Tysons, VA | 9 am–5 pm
🔗 Registration link in comments

#CommunityTuesdays
#TheCenterOfInNOVAtion
December 9, 2025 at 1:01 PM
🎨 Tomorrow at Refraction: The Dan Kōsich Art Experience
Fri., Dec 5 • 7–9 PM • Tysons, VA

Join us for an immersive evening of creativity and connection with our Artist-in-Residence.

Refraction members attend free with code Refraction at checkout.

🖌️ Link in the comments
December 4, 2025 at 10:06 PM
🚀 Are you a founder ready to turn your idea into a scalable business?

Join Refraction — NOVA’s award-winning innovation hub in Tysons. Get workspace, mentorship, and the connections you need to grow.

Get started today: zurl.co/jAkxj

#TheCenterOfInNOVAtion #startups
December 4, 2025 at 12:56 PM
2️⃣ Just two days until #FintechFirstFridays return to Refraction!

Join fintech founders, investors and partners for a FREE day of connection and coworking in the heart of NOVA’s fintech corridor.

📍 Fri, Dec 5 | 9am-8pm
🔗 Link in comments

#TheCenterOfInNOVAtion
December 3, 2025 at 8:01 PM
🚀 Refraction’s AI Exchange launches Dec 11!

FREE all-day access for AI founders, investors, and ecosystem builders:
• High-value networking
• AI-focused programming

Evening featured session (6-8 pm): "AI Conversations"

📅 Dec 11 | 9am–8pm
📍 Tysons, VA
🔗 Link in comments
December 3, 2025 at 5:01 PM
⏰ Happening today! Refraction's Community Tuesday — our FREE coworking and career day for job seekers and entrepreneurs!

✅ AI Resume Support
✅ Startup Mentoring & Support

📍 Tysons, VA | 9 am–5 pm
🔗 Registration link in comments

#CommunityTuesdays
#TheCenterOfInNOVAtion
December 2, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Are you currently looking for a job in the DC metro area?

If so, have you tried the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments' new "Talent Capital AI" platform? We are eager to hear your thoughts!

🔗 Link in the comments below.

#TheCenterOfInNOVAtion
December 2, 2025 at 5:01 PM
🔦 Partner Spotlight: Lighthouse Network

From regional accelerator to multi-state founder network:

• Broader mission
• Long-term founder support
• Stronger investor engagement
• Founder-first model

🔗 To learn more, visit the link in the comments.

#TheCenterOfInNOVAtion
December 1, 2025 at 4:56 PM
🛍️ Small Business Saturday reminds us how much early-stage companies fuel our economy.

At Refraction, our 500+ member companies and alumni have raised $1.56B and created more than 600 jobs.

Support small businesses year-round — because their success strengthens all of us.
November 30, 2025 at 12:02 AM
🦃 This Thanksgiving, we are grateful for the big wins across the Refraction community:🍁 Gateway’s $50K Fairfax Founders Fund award
🍁 Gateway and Mia Do on NVTC Tech100
🍁 GrantExec's v3.0 launch
🍁 Hupside’s $1.7M pre-seed
🍁 HanhLinh Ho’s WBJ honor

#TheCenterOfInNOVAtion
November 27, 2025 at 7:45 PM
🚀 Are you a founder ready to turn your idea into a scalable business?

Join Refraction — NOVA’s award-winning innovation hub in Tysons. Get workspace, mentorship, and the connections you need to grow.

Get started today: zurl.co/jAkxj

#TheCenterOfInNOVAtion #startups
November 27, 2025 at 12:56 PM
🎉 Congratulations to Refraction member and Hupside CEO Jonathan Aberman!

He is a finalist for the 2025 Technically Awards in recognition of his thought leadership in the region’s startup ecosystem.

➡️ To cast your own vote, check out the link in the comments.
November 26, 2025 at 6:46 PM
🚀 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻!
Join founders, investors, and innovators for our FREE monthly event.

📅 Friday, Dec 5 | 9 am–8 pm
📍 Tysons, VA

🔗 Link in comments

#Fintech #FintechFirstFridays
November 26, 2025 at 3:46 PM
⏰ It’s Community Tuesday!

Join Refraction’s FREE coworking and career day for job seekers and future founders.

✅ AI-enhanced resume tools
✅ Mentoring and networking

📍 Tysons, VA | 9 am – 5 pm
🔗 Link in comments

#CommunityTuesdays #TheCenterOfInNOVAtion #careertransition
November 25, 2025 at 1:01 PM
🚨 Tomorrow is Community Tuesday at Refraction — our FREE weekly career day for job seekers and entrepreneurs.

Connect with people who can open doors for your new career or startup journey.

📍 Tysons, VA | 9am – 5pm
🔗 Link in comments

#CommunityTuesdays #TheCenterOfInNOVAtion
November 24, 2025 at 4:56 PM
🚀 Are you a founder ready to turn your idea into a scalable business?

Join Refraction — NOVA’s award-winning innovation hub in Tysons. Get workspace, mentorship, and the connections you need to grow.

Get started today: zurl.co/jAkxj

#TheCenterOfInNOVAtion #startups
November 20, 2025 at 12:56 PM